Step inside an architectural masterpiece redefining modern luxury, offering the rare harmony between refined design and breathtaking natural surroundings. Set on a sweeping 1.5-acre lot in the envied Skylands neighborhood of Lake Oswego, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence, originally built in 1974, underwent an extraordinary transformation between 2004 and 2006, led by the acclaimed Seattle-based E. Cobb Architects. Under the visionary hands of Eric Cobb and Josh Johns, this AIA award-winning team reimagined the home with a guiding intention: to honor the 180-degree views surrounding it, allowing nature to become part of every experience in this remarkable home.
Cobb and Johns refined their design’s core concept by listening to the site’s geometry and crafting an immersive wrap-around experience of the landscape. A highly custom steel and aluminum window wall spans the main level, dissolving the boundary between indoors and outdoors, creating the impression of a home with no walls at all. This dramatic glass façade frames uninterrupted vistas of the Willamette Valley’s sky, river, mountains, and verdant treetops, inviting them to fill the home with a sense of boundless openness. In this space, light flows effortlessly, and every glance reveals the beauty of the valley’s iconic skyline.
Inside, the modern interpretation of a Saltbox roof—an asymmetrical design with pitched sides of varying lengths—lends a distinct sense of expansiveness to the interior. The cedar tongue-and-groove ceiling contrasts warmly with the steel and glass structure, highlighting the home’s unique blend of organic texture and modern precision. Below lies a one-of-a-kind flooring system: radiant-heated steel plates. So distinctive that the installation required custom methods, this flooring brings literal warmth and understated luxury, setting the stage for the open, light-filled atmosphere that defines each room.
The renovation extended beyond the home’s interior, introducing a sleek pool and pool house surrounded by a lush lawn perfect for entertaining, adding a further dimension to this remarkable estate. Reoriented to embrace every angle of its surroundings, the home now features expanded pockets of space, creating unique moments and inviting flow between indoor and outdoor living areas. Every detail is a tribute to the view, an artful layering that allows the home to unfold in new ways with each experience.
The Main Level
The homeowners worked with Portland designers Megan Mille Design and Dyer Studio to refine the interior with a reimagined main floor primary suite where you can enjoy the view both outside from a private deck and inside from a broad bank of windows. The serene bedroom offers a sleek built-in fir headboard with floating bedside tables and a gas fireplace with a steel surround. The deluxe ensuite bath features Aurora Blue Quartzite slabs from Brazil and an open, wet room design. The Duravit soaking tub is extra large and has a prime yet private location overlooking the pool. Clad in white rectangular tile installed in a vertical grid, the shower includes three heads and a hand-held wand. A ceiling-to-floor tube shelving unit perfect for moisture-loving plants divides the wet room from the rest of the bathroom. Aurora Blue Quartzite is continued in back to back vanities with vessel sinks beautifully illuminated by linear sconces and light-up mirrors hanging above. Sleek closets and an adjacent dressing room offer ample storage space.
An additional main-level bedroom is next door. Currently in use as an office with a jaw-dropping view, this space also accesses the primary bedroom’s deck. The nearby sunlit den offers another option for a quiet workspace or studio.
Megan Millie Design spearheaded reimagining the main floor powder room, including texturally patterned Ann Sacks tile, an integrated countertop sink, and Visual Comfort by Sean Lavin Manette Pendants. Mille also contributed to furnishings throughout the home and provided a cosmetic enhancement to the great room fireplace’s firebox.
The heart and focal point of the home is the great room and kitchen, spanning the open, light-filled corner that captures the essence of this property’s connection to its extraordinary setting. This open space is the ultimate gathering place, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame dramatic, year-round views stretching from St. Helens to Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, and down the Willamette River to the north. Here, each season’s beauty unfolds against a breathtaking backdrop, from snow-capped peaks to lush greenery. Enjoy a front-row seat here to watch the valley’s numerous impressive 4th of July fireworks displays and the glittering city lights beyond.
The great room offers a sense of warmth and sophistication, with ample space for two seating areas. One surrounds the impressive gas fireplace, with a steel plate surround and built-in Anigre cabinetry and bookshelves, creating an atmosphere that’s equal parts bold and inviting. The second seating area invites you to savor the expansive views—a perfect spot for cozying up and watching the city lights dance as evening falls.
Defining the dining area is an industrial-chic chandelier crafted from a structural beam and adorned with real candle accents, casting a soft, ambient glow over gatherings. Just beyond, the kitchen is a chef’s dream, designed to blend style and functionality with luxurious finishes and top-of-the-line appliances. Leathered soapstone countertops and custom Anigre cabinetry provide a rich, tactile quality, while the central island with a breakfast bar invites casual meals and conversation with the cook. The kitchen’s impressive suite of appliances includes a six-burner Wolf range with a griddle, two ovens, and a convenient pot filler, a Thermador wall oven, a Panasonic microwave, a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer, a Miele full-size dishwasher, and a glass-door SubZero refrigerator, ensuring every culinary need is met with elegance.
Adjacent to the kitchen, a cozy nook offers a more intimate space to unwind while still enjoying the sweeping views. Two sets of sliding doors, one in the dining area and the other near the kitchen nook, open to a durable, low-maintenance Ipe deck that extends the living space outdoors, making it ideal for entertaining or simply soaking in the serene environment. Stairs lead down to the lush, flat grass lawn perfect for entertaining large groups. Recently, the site of a summer wedding, the area is beautifully landscaped with a rock garden, veggie and flower beds, and artfully lit ornamental grasses.
A well-appointed mudroom offers ample storage, leading into a generous pantry with room for a secondary refrigerator, perfect for hosting and meal prep. From here, access flows to the four-car garage, equipped with frosted glass panel doors, two EV chargers, and an extra-deep bay wired for a workshop, combining practicality with polished design.
Lower Levels
From the mudroom, a thoughtful layout guides you to the lower-level guest suite—a serene, private retreat with comfort and convenience. A cozy sitting area complements the suite’s spacious bedroom, and a full bath with a walk-in shower adds a touch of luxury. Sliding glass doors open directly to the backyard, where guests can step outside to an outdoor haven.
The wine room provides the perfect setting for collectors and connoisseurs with a design that is as functional as it is refined, with ample storage for prized vintages. The lower level is a private escape, allowing you to savor a glass in the quiet ambiance of the suite’s sitting area, giving family and guests alike an experience of beauty, privacy, and seamless access to the property’s magnificent outdoor spaces.
Descending from the great room, a staircase opens to the main lower level—a welcoming, expansive space that combines comfort and sophisticated design. Three spacious bedrooms await, each with its own ensuite bath, creating private and comfortable retreats for family or guests. One bedroom offers a private entrance, ideal for added privacy or multigenerational living, while another is large enough to be transformed into a secondary primary suite if desired, expanding the home’s flexibility for various lifestyles and needs.
The family room on this level is a warm and inviting space perfect for movie night, with a gas fireplace set in the steel plate surround, echoing those used in the great room and primary suite, creating a cohesive modern aesthetic. The adjacent wet bar features a sink and a microwave—perfect for relaxed gatherings, movie nights, or a cozy evening by the fire.
A spacious home gym overlooks the backyard, offering inspiring views and a wall of built-in cabinetry for easy storage of equipment and essentials. The gym’s layout emphasizes both convenience and motivation, blending function with style.
The large laundry room is complete with a sink, ample counter space for folding, and generous storage. This well-equipped space reflects the home’s attention to detail, where every room, from the great entertaining areas to the everyday utility spaces, is crafted to support an elevated, seamless lifestyle.
This lower level serves as a comprehensive extension of the home, providing privacy, comfort, and functionality that integrates perfectly with the design-forward approach seen throughout the property.
Pool & Pool House
The stunning rectangular saltwater pool, resurfaced in 2021, is a timelessly elegant design with a tranquil waterfall feature cascading from an adjoining hot tub, creating a soothing ambiance that invites relaxation. The pool itself is heated, covered with a sleek automatic cover, and surrounded by two tiers of pool deck space, perfect for lounge chairs and gatherings of all sizes. Here, you can take in the sweeping views of the valley and mountains as you relax, swim, or entertain under open skies.
The pool house adds a sleek and functional touch to this outdoor haven. With floor-to-ceiling sliders that open to maximize connection to the outdoors, this space is crafted for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. Inside, concrete floors and counters create a chic and minimalist aesthetic. Equipped with a sink and plumbed for a refrigerator, it’s a fully functional prep area, ideal for hosting poolside events. The counter extends outside the pool house to include a built-in DCS grill, transitioning to outdoor cooking and serving. The bath, complete with a shower, offers convenience for guests enjoying the pool, while
This remarkable poolside retreat balances modern luxury with practical design, providing a setting where unforgettable moments can be shared and enjoyed against the breathtaking backdrop of the breathtaking vista of the Pacific Northwest. Whether for a lively gathering or quiet moments with family, this outdoor space enhances every day with its effortless blend of beauty, functionality, and panoramic views.
Indoors and out, every detail of this home has been meticulously crafted to celebrate both form and function, creating an unmatched living experience where luxury, comfort, and the beauty of the Willamette Valley merge seamlessly. This is not just a residence; it’s a place to immerse in a lifestyle that honors natural beauty, spectacular architecture, and the pleasures of home, redefining everyday living as a breathtaking, immersive experience.
Located in the Skylands neighborhood, this home is conveniently close to downtown Lake Oswego’s dining, boutique shopping, community events, and Farmer’s Market. Have dinner at Bamboo Sushi or the Lakeview Taphouse, just seven minutes away. Stop for groceries at New Seasons Market or enjoy a movie at Lake Theater & Cafe on Lakewood Bay, each just a five-minute drive. Top-rated Lake Oswego schools, Hallinan Elementary, Lakeridge Middle School, and Lakeridge High School, are all less than three miles away, with Hallinan just a three-minute drive. As members of this school’s district, residents enjoy access to the Greentree Pool, a community pool and picnic spot with gas grills, showers, and a heated pool. The turf athletic field and dog park at Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm is a four-minute drive, and so is the new Rassekh Skatepark. The new LO Recreation and Aquatics Center at the LO Golf Course is in the same area and is expected to open in February 2025.
